Shara L. Sauve's appointment starts March 17, 2025





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*Superior Court Appoints Next Juvenile and Family Court Services Director*

*March 3, 2025*

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *

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PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The Kitsap County Superior Court Judges today announced the appointment of Shara L. Sauve to the position of Director of Juvenile and Family Court Services. Ms. Sauve succeeds Michael S. Merringer, who retired in January 2025 after serving the citizens of Kitsap County in this role since 2011. Ms. Sauve is currently the Manager of Detention and Facilities in the Pierce County Juvenile Court.



New Juvenile and Family Court Services Director Shara Suave

Presiding Superior Court Judge Jennifer A. Forbes stated, "The Judges are confident in Shara's ability to bring a unique perspective and a new innovative leadership spirit to our Juvenile Court, building upon the exemplary foundation set by Mr. Merringer and his predecessors."

Ms. Sauve joins Kitsap County after more than 23 years in the Pierce County Juvenile Department, where she served as a Probation Officer and Probation Supervisor before assuming her current management role with Juvenile Detention and Facilities. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Central Washington University. In her tenure with Pierce County, Ms. Sauve also contributed to Juvenile Courts statewide as a Quality Assurance Specialist and a Case Management Assessment Program (CMAP) Trainer.

Ms. Sauve's appointment will be effective March 17, 2025.

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